Is virtual education being used simply to survive a pandemic or can it be used to help students thrive in their learning? Joel and Dr. Shay Hopper discuss a vision for virtual education, how to engage students in learning, and the importance of an advisor for social-emotional needs while Dr. Hopper shares why she believes virtual learning is here to stay.
Guest Bio:
Dr. Shay Hopper has been in the Springdale School District for 3 years as an Instructional Facilitator and Assistant Principal at The Virtual Innovation Academy at Don Tyson School of Innovation. Previously, she served in the Fayetteville Public School District as a virtual, journalism and social studies educator and District Strategic Planner. She is the author of An Arkansas History for Young People textbook and holds a PhD In Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Arkansas.
Produced by Donnie Lee
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